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Some of the most valuable sources for family history research are local histories. Published histories of towns, counties, and states usually contain accounts of families. They describe the settlement of the area and the founding of churches, schools, and businesses. You can also find lists of pioneers, soldiers, and civil officials. Even if your ancestor is not listed, information on other relatives may be included that will provide important clues for locating your ancestor. A local history may also suggest other records to search. Local histories are extensively collected by the [[Family History Library|Family History Library]], [http://www.publiclibraries.com/connecticut.htm Connecticut public libraries], [http://www.publiclibraries.com/university_connecticut.htm Connecticut college and university libraries], the [http://www.chs.org/ Connecticut State Historical Society], and [http://www.cslib.org/histsoc.htm local historical societies]. | Some of the most valuable sources for family history research are local histories. Published histories of towns, counties, and states usually contain accounts of families. They describe the settlement of the area and the founding of churches, schools, and businesses. You can also find lists of pioneers, soldiers, and civil officials. Even if your ancestor is not listed, information on other relatives may be included that will provide important clues for locating your ancestor. A local history may also suggest other records to search. Local histories are extensively collected by the [[Family History Library|Family History Library]], [http://www.publiclibraries.com/connecticut.htm Connecticut public libraries], [http://www.publiclibraries.com/university_connecticut.htm Connecticut college and university libraries], the [http://www.chs.org/ Connecticut State Historical Society], and [http://www.cslib.org/histsoc.htm local historical societies]. | ||
* | *Filby, P. William. ''A Bibliography of American County Histories''. Baltimore: Genealogical Publishing, 1985. {{FHL|299450|item|disp=FHL book 973 H23bi}}. [http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/12356760&referer=brief_results Other libraries (Worldcat)]. | ||
* | *Kaminkow, Marion J. ''United States Local Histories in the Library of Congress''. 5 vols. Baltimore: Magna Charta Book, 1975-76. {{FHL|252458|title-id|disp=FHL book 973 A3ka}}. [http://www.worldcat.org/search?q=United+States+Local+Histories+in+the+Library+of+Congress&qt=results_page Other libraries (Worldcat)]. | ||
== State Histories Useful to Genealogists == | == State Histories Useful to Genealogists == | ||